As of January 2023, the number of *** Dan black belt certificates registered in South Korea was around **** million, while the number of *** Dan certificates registered overseas was roughly thousand. Dan holders are required to continue their training for the amount of years corresponding to their level to be eligible for taking the advancement exam to the next level. For example, a second level Dan would need to train for at least two years before taking the third level Dan exam.
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Kukkiwon. (January 25, 2023). Number of Taekwondo Dan black belt certificates registered at Kukkiwon in South Korea as of January 2023, by level (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/910593/south-korea-taekwondo-dan-certificates-registration-number-by-level/
Kukkiwon. "Number of Taekwondo Dan black belt certificates registered at Kukkiwon in South Korea as of January 2023, by level (in 1,000s)." Chart. January 25, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/910593/south-korea-taekwondo-dan-certificates-registration-number-by-level/
Kukkiwon. (2023). Number of Taekwondo Dan black belt certificates registered at Kukkiwon in South Korea as of January 2023, by level (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/910593/south-korea-taekwondo-dan-certificates-registration-number-by-level/
Kukkiwon. "Number of Taekwondo Dan Black Belt Certificates Registered at Kukkiwon in South Korea as of January 2023, by Level (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Jan 2023, /statistics/910593/south-korea-taekwondo-dan-certificates-registration-number-by-level/
Kukkiwon, Number of Taekwondo Dan black belt certificates registered at Kukkiwon in South Korea as of January 2023, by level (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/910593/south-korea-taekwondo-dan-certificates-registration-number-by-level/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Number of Taekwondo Dan black belt certificates registered at Kukkiwon in South Korea as of January 2023, by level (in 1,000s) [Graph], Kukkiwon, January 25, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/910593/south-korea-taekwondo-dan-certificates-registration-number-by-level/
